Istanbul · Recording · Mix · Mastering
For the Istanbul scene,
studio-grade mix & mastering.
We provide professional online mix and mastering for Istanbul artists. Our Pro Tools HDX rig, SSL-style bus compressor, and Neve-flavoured vocal chain serve everything from Kadıköy indie rooms to Beyoğlu live venues. Upload your files, get a brief within 24 hours, receive your delivery on schedule — record-label quality without traffic.
Istanbul Music Scene
From pop to indie,
from rap to Turkish classical.
Istanbul holds Turkey's musical pulse. Pop, rock, indie, rap, electronic, classical Turkish art music — every district has its own genre, and most record labels are based here. The sheer scale of the city is exactly why most Istanbul artists prefer the online workflow: a producer in Maslak working with a vocalist in Pendik, a beatmaker in Bağdat Caddesi sending stems for a DJ in Bakırköy. Traffic eats hours, so the most rational route is digital file flow with detailed written revisions.
Online Workflow
No distance,
just file flow.
Upload: WeTransfer (2 GB free), Google Drive or Dropbox.
Brief: Our brief lands within 24 hours: references, dynamic expectations, vocal character, master loudness target.
Delivery: Mix in 5-7 business days, master in 2-3. Combo merges timelines. 2-4 free revisions depending on package.
Format: 24-bit WAV primary, 320 kbps MP3 preview. Apple Digital Masters, vinyl pre-master on request.
Community Q&A · Forum
Common questions from
Istanbul artists.
Can I get an online mix from Istanbul without visiting a studio?
Yes — our online workflow is the default for Istanbul artists. Upload via WeTransfer/Drive/Dropbox, brief within 24 hours, first mix in 5-7 business days.
How should I send stems from Kadıköy or Beşiktaş?
WeTransfer (2 GB free), Google Drive, or Dropbox. Stems should be 24-bit WAV, common sample rate (usually 48 kHz), consolidated from the same zero point.
Can you elevate a home-studio vocal to professional level?
If the microphone chain is reasonable (condenser + basic acoustic treatment), yes. Send a 15-20s sample in the brief — we give honest direction.
How is trap/drill 808 mixing optimised for the Istanbul rap scene?
We use referenced monitor chains and sub calibration. Spotify/Apple normalisation-aware low-end control, ad-lib layers on separate channels.
What does a mix+master combo cost compared to other Istanbul studios?
Mix+Master combo starts at 7,000 TL for 24 channels, 10,000 TL for 48. Mid-tier in Istanbul; some studios charge 15-20K TL but our city-independent model removes location markup.
Is same-day master delivery faster than physical courier in Istanbul?
Express delivery (24h master, 48h mix) at +50% package fee, calendar-permitting. Standard delivery already eliminates physical courier need — digital release-ready.
Do you offer arrangement + mix + master as one package?
Yes, full turnkey. From arrangement and programming through mix and master under one chain. Per-track cost typically 12,000-18,000 TL after brief.
What master loudness for Istanbul streaming hits?
Spotify normalises to -14 LUFS integrated. We deliver at -10/-9 LUFS by default — normalises cleanly on Spotify, holds up on YouTube/SoundCloud.
Are your masters compatible with CODA, BMG, GarajMedya distributors?
24-bit WAV main, 320 kbps MP3 preview. Apple Digital Masters available on request. All major Turkish distributors accept these formats.
Can we have a first-session video brief online?
Yes — 20-30 min free Zoom/Google Meet brief. We listen to references together, agree on direction and target platform. Project opens after 50% deposit.